Chemistry

Courses

CHM 092: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Program
Chemistry
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers fundamentals of chemistry with laboratory applications. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts and demonstrate basic laboratory skills necessary for success in college-level science courses.
Prerequisites

(DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050), BSP 4003 Tier 2, or MAT 003 Tier 2

CHM 131: Introduction to Chemistry

Program
Chemistry
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields.

Prerequisites

MAT 003 or BSP 4003

Corequisites

CHM 131A

Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.

CHM 131A: Intro to Chemistry Lab

Program
Chemistry
Credits 1 Class Hours 0 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 131.
State Corequisite Courses
CHM 131
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.

CHM 132: Organic and Biochemistry

Program
Chemistry
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and reactions of the major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metabolism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional fields.
State Prerequisites

(CHM 131 and CHM 131A) or CHM 151

Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.

CHM 151: General Chemistry I

Program
Chemistry
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152.

Prerequisites

MAT 003  or BSP 4003

Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

CHM 152: General Chemistry II

Program
Chemistry
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.
State Prerequisite Courses
CHM 151
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I

Program
Chemistry
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252.

State Prerequisite Courses
CHM 152
Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

CHM 252: Organic Chemistry II

Program
Chemistry
Credits 4 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 3
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and heterocyclics; multi-step synthesis will be emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.
State Prerequisite Courses
CHM 251
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.